26/27 SY : Houston Substitute Teacher Pool

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,760 - 22,140; Part time

Job summary

Youth World Physical Education in Houston is seeking a substitute teacher to cover classes when the regular teacher is absent. You will follow the substitute plan and maintain classroom routines to support student learning.

The position is part-time with pay from $80 to $120 per day. A high school diploma or higher is required, and experience with at-risk students is a plus. Strong communication with parents and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with at-risk students preferred.
• Ability to work respectfully with parents, students and staff.
• Effective in handling conflict and maintaining professionalism.
• Sense of humor and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the school site and report to the designated administrator.
• Review all plans and schedules for the teaching day.
• Maintain classroom routines and procedures.
• Teach the lesson(s) as outlined by the substitute plan.
• Consult with supervisors before starting any new procedures.
• Oversee student behavior in assigned classes.
• Summarize the day’s activities according to school routines.
• Follow policies and procedures applicable to regular teachers.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the School Director.

Skills

Polite and friendly demeanor

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Six years in the trade or occupation (alternative)

Job description

26/27 SY: Houston Substitute Teacher Pool

Job ID: 5829735

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Purpose: To enable each student to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his/her regular teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports in a timely manner to the designated administrative office and staff upon arrival at the school site.
• Reviews all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day as provided by appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and the classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches the lesson(s) outlined and described in the substitute teacher’s plan as prepared by the absent teacher or School Director.
• Consults as appropriate with the School Director or other appropriate supervisor before initiating any teaching or other procedures not previously specified in the substitute teacher plan.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in assigned classes and in any other supervisory assignments.
• Reports on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day per the routines established by the school.
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Performs such other related tasks and assumes such other related responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the School Director as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma, Associative Degree or higher or as required by local regulation from an accredited college or university. Alternatively, a vocational substitute instructor must have a minimum of six (6) years in the trade or occupation.
• A proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with a variety of constituencies including parents, students, and staff.
• Prior experience or formal training in working with "at-risk" students preferred.
• Experience in effectively handling conflict.
• Must possess a sense of humor.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the company may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $80 to $120 Substitute

Job Category: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required